Technical challenges of imaging & image-guided interventions in obese patients

Br J Radiol. 2018 Sep;91(1089):20170931. doi: 10.1259/bjr.20170931. Epub 2018 Jun 5.

Abstract

Obese patients challenge imaging departments in their ability to obtain diagnostic quality images and to perform image-guided interventions. These technical challenges include properly accommodating large patients on imaging equipment, adjusting equipment settings to address imaging limitations, and pre-planning and preparation for image-guided interventions to insure safe and successful outcomes. Knowing and addressing these challenges can result in successfully addressing the imaging and image-guided interventions needs of obese patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Imaging* / instrumentation
  • Diagnostic Imaging* / methods
  • Humans
  • Obesity*